Recalls for your 1988 Orion I

Recalls for 1988 Orion I

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Former Fairfax Connector bus at Meadows Farms Nurseries

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Former Fairfax Connector bus at Meadows Farms Nurseries

An Orion I bus, formerly operated by Fairfax Connector, now in use as part of a Christmas display at Meadows Farms Nurseries and Landscape in Charles Town, West Virginia.

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DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS


Posted on: 1989-06-09
Description
Emergency exit label is missing on entrance door and/or exit door for use as emergency exit.  Push out window instruction label does not start with the words emergency exit.

Consequence
Buses are not in compliance with fmvss 217.

Corrective Action
Install missing labels and replace incorrect labels.

Notes
System: emergency exit labeling/fmvss 217.vehicle description: urban and suburban transit buses.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2007-02-05
Description
On certain transit buses equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts, it is possible for a person to wedge their feet under the solid bar barrier linkage.

Consequence
While sitting in a wheelchair, a person with no shoes and who does not have control of their feet could twist their feet and get them forced under the linkage which could result in an injury.  

Corrective Action
Daimlerchrysler commercial is working with lift-u to repair these buses (please see 06e-093).  Owners will receive a free repair kit along with installation instructions free of charge.  Owners may contact lift-u at 209-838-2400 or orion bus at 905-403-7807.  

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.